Downhole lubricator valve

Details Downhole lubricator valve Downhole lubricator valve

2006-11-09

2010-10-12

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Valves, closures or changeable restrictors

Longitudinally movable operator

C166S323000, C166S332300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810571

ABSTRACT:
A ball type downhole lubricator valve features a ball rotating on its axis to open or close with control line pressure to an actuating piston. The ball is also shiftable to a locked open position. A cage surrounds the ball and retains opposed seats to it. The cage is made from one piece and tangential holes are drilled and tapped before the piece is longitudinally split with a wire EDM cutting technique. Fasteners to rejoin the cut halves properly space them to the original one piece internal dimension. Auxiliary tools allow determination of spacing of internal components so that a desired spring preload on the seats against the ball can be achieved.

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